Taking the Lead in the Fight Against Hunger

Turner Industries employees participated in a company-wide effort to help restock local food banks for spring and summer.

Houston, Texas — Turner employees in the Houston area collectively donated over 12,000 pounds to several food bank organizations across the region including Pasadena Community Ministries Food Pantry, Brazoria County Dream Center Food Pantry, and Liverpool Food Bank. In addition to the food drive, Houston sites participated in a food barrel decoration competition.

1st Place: Olin – Freeport (3,274 Pounds)

2nd Place: Shell Chemicals – Deer Park (2,041 Pounds)

3rd Place: Pemex – Deer Park (1,799 Pounds) st Place Small Site (less than 100):

Lake Charles, La. — Turner Industries operations in Lake Charles, Louisiana partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank, donating over 1,400 pounds of food to Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana.

Decatur, Ala. — In partnership with area clients (Ascend, IVXP, Toray, 3M, Daikin, Hexcel, Nucor, INEOS, and IP), Turner employees collected 20,000 pounds of food for the Barrels of Love food drive, filling the gap during spring break for the school backpack feeding program.

Corpus Christi, Texas — Turner employees in the Corpus Christi region collected 575 pounds of food for the Coastal Bend Food Bank. Turner jobsites, the pipe fabrication shop, along with administrative and personnel offices participated in the food drive.

Baton Rouge, La. — The annual Race to Restock the Food Bank yielded 8,544 pounds of food for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, which equals over 7,000 meals. There was also a food barrel decorating contest.

Olin Chlor Alkali st Place Medium Site (100-300):

Westlake – Plaquemine st Place Large Site (300+): ExxonMobil Baton Rouge – Refining & Chemical Plant Barrel Decoration Winner: (Pictured)

Westlake – Plaquemine

Beaumont, Texas — Turner operations in Beaumont, Texas came together to help the Southeast Texas Food Bank. This region collectively donated over 700 pounds of food to help serve the community.

Turner Specialty Services recently held demo days in both Louisiana and Texas.